Jules Vernes Prophecy Realised Aka Jules Vernes Prophely (1925)
Item title reads Jules Verne s prophecy realised The Gloucester Napier number 3 one of Britain s entries for Schneider Cup does over 4 miles a minute in final tests before being sent to America, (USA, Felixstowe, Suffolk. M, S as the pilot climbs into the Gloucester Napier number 3 seaplane. L, S as it is pushed down a ramp onto the sea and speeds off across the top. Various shots as it taxis then takes off. Various shots as it flies along. Intertitle At Calshot the Super Marine Napier number 4 is also a miracle of L, S as the Super Marine Napier number 4 is wheeled along the ground. M, S of it in the water. M, S as the propellor starts up, L, S as it glides over the water. Intertitle All good wishes go with the intrepid pilots Captain Biard and Captain M, S of one of the young pilots as he puts his flying hat on. C, U of his smiling face. M, S as the propellor of the seaplane is slowly started up. C, U of the young pilot again. M, S as he gets
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